RO Filters

Reverse Osmosis Water – Information Guide

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Eric J | 0 Comments

Reverse Osmosis Systems (RO) are a great way to take impurities out of your drinking water.  There are many different manufacturers and kinds of RO systems available on the market today.  Your location will tell you what type of system…

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How to Check and Replace a Smoke Detector / CO Battery

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Dan M | 6 Comments

Smoke and CO detectors need the battery replaced twice a year.  Most smoke detectors need to be replaced every 10 years and CO detectors may need to be replaced as soon as 3 years, usually it is printed on the unit….

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How to Cut a Door to Size

Posted on January 24, 2012 by Eric J | 0 Comments

Ahhhh the smell of new carpeting.  Who doesn’t love that smell, well besides the guys who lay carpeting everyday.  OK,  you have new carpeting and now your door rubs against the carpeting preventing the door from opening all the way. …

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Water Pressure

Low Water Pressure Problem

Posted on January 14, 2012 by Eric J | 0 Comments

We take water for granted.  We turn on the faucet, the water comes out, we shut it off and we are off to something else.  We rarely think about the water until there is a problem.  Watching your water is…

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Screws vs Nails

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Eric J | 5 Comments

Why are there so many fasteners on the market.  We have screws, nails, staples, glue, velcro and so many other ways to fasten things to each other.  Well the reality is different applications take different types of fasteners.  I recently…

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How to Install a Chimney Cap

Posted on January 10, 2012 by Eric J | 2 Comments

  Not too long ago we did a project about installing a Blaze King Fireplace which also required us to install a DuraVent liner.  This time we are installing a chimney cap.  Installing a chimney cap is not too hard…

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OneProjectCloser.com – How To Build A Concrete Patio

Posted on December 19, 2011 by Dan M | 0 Comments

Ethan over at OneProjectCloser.com did a long write up on how to build a concrete patio.  It is not your normal write up, he followed a professional contractor to get all the tips and tricks the pros use.  Check out…

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Weller Solder iron

A guide to better soldering from Weller

Posted on November 21, 2011 by Dan M | 1 Comments

I like to solder, its one of those skills that takes patience and practice and when done right, it creates a strong bond.  Another thing that helps make a good solder joint is having the right tool.  Soldering irons come…

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Dremel is Tackling America’s To-Do List – How To Install a Gutter Guard

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Dan M | 0 Comments

Dremel is one of the most popular tools out there for the DIY crowd and now they are going to take your input and with the help of Chip Wade get your to-do list done. check out http://www.Facebook.com/Dremel for their projects….

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Children Power Tools

5 steps to keep children safe around power tools

Posted on December 29, 2010 by Dan M | 1 Comments

  By MarleyMartinerin Teaching power tool safety to children is a critical step of parenthood. Even if your son or daughter shows no interest in heavy-duty woodworking, metalworking, or construction, they will still need to learn how to protect themselves…

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Ladders (4)

All About Ladders – Ladder Ratings

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Eric J | 2 Comments

  We had a post in our forums with a question pertaining to ladders, so we thought it would be a good time to dig up one of our old article we wrote years ago and finally put it on…

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Gutter Maintenance, Cleaning and Repairing

Posted on July 25, 2010 by Eric J | 0 Comments

  We have received a lot of emails lately about people having problems with their gutters and other problems that are associated with gutters, so we figured now would be a great time to put this problem to rest.  A…

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Water Leaks From Faulty Chimney Flashing.

Posted on April 15, 2010 by Dan M | 0 Comments

  We have heard quite a bit about water leaking in through roofs right around where the chimneys are in many homes. Because of all these recent leaks showing up, we thought we would research how home owners can prevent…

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How To Chose The Right Adhesive

Posted on April 10, 2010 by Dan M | 0 Comments

  Some woodworkers don’t spend much time thinking about adhesives until they don’t work. But finding out a little bit more about different types of adhesives makes sense for any woodworking enthusiast interested in making sure that projects finish right. Animal glues. Once widely used by woodworkers,…

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How To Shop For Power Drills For New Users

Posted on February 26, 2010 by Dan M | 0 Comments

  When looking at any new power tools, whether it be a power drill or anything else, the first question you should ask yourself is “how does it feel in my hand?”Any tool should feel like an extension of your…

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